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Old 25th February 2011, 05:39 AM   #1
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Pics of other examples of humpback Luzon sundang (or tabak, and tabak is used if it is a war sword; while sundang is a generic word that can mean both a utility blade and a war sword), are attached.
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Old 25th February 2011, 08:10 AM   #2
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For anyone thinking of pilfering my toys you will first have to get by my well trained attack animals. The cat will strategically place himself between your feet while you walk tripping you at every move while the basset will slobber on your hands making it imposable to grip any sharp pointy objects. Together the are a formidable team who have thwarted any and all attempts of anyone trying to remove my toys from the premises. Below is a picture of this mighty team waiting to spring into action at any given moment.
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Old 25th February 2011, 08:29 AM   #3
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Migueldiaz, As for the 'humpback' feature you are referring to, I have a few examples that I will post in the mourning as it is late here and I am on my way to bed and sleep. I think all of the examples that I have with this shape are from Luzon but I will check and if there are others from any different locations I will post them as well.

My thanks to all who have commented so far on my latest addition.

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Old 25th February 2011, 11:02 AM   #4
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Thanks in advance, Robert!
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Old 25th February 2011, 03:22 PM   #5
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Well I am sure when I get to the Baltimore show their will be quite a few tables with Philippine knives being passed off as civil war and revolutionary war trophies . It amazes me how dumb or even dishonest some of these sellers are. Even when you confront them and tell them what it is they refuse to believe you . Btw very nice snag congrats!

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Old 25th February 2011, 05:22 PM   #6
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Congratulaions Robert!! this a very good example of " civil war knives" , normally I look for this type of knives in Ebay but in this case I didnīt find this!!
Congratulations again
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Old 25th February 2011, 08:37 PM   #7
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Hello Robert,

congratulations to this find! I have thought that I am good to detect the sleepers/bargains by e-bay but you are the king!

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